Archives Tag: Politics
Free Speech, Censorship and Democratic Freedom (1)
April 19, 2022
Owing to a wide range of events in the past 4 months bordering on both politics and economics, heated debates on what constitutes the borders of democratic freedom has resumed again by intellectuals and political juggernauts. From the fields in Uganda to the shores of Nigeria, the limitations placed on free speech continues to … Continue reading Free Speech, Censorship and Democratic Freedom (1)
By adedoyin
The Nigerians Serving In Joe Biden’s Administration
April 19, 2022
There are even more black people working in the newly inaugurated administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris than at any other time in U.S history. And this time around, an unprecedented number of Nigerian-Americans are on the list of these black people in the Biden administration. Read more about Politics The 3 Americans … Continue reading The Nigerians Serving In Joe Biden’s Administration
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Analysis: What Nigeria May Benefit From A Biden Presidency (3)
April 19, 2022
Joe Biden has already issued an Executive Order which reversed the embargo placed on immigrant visa issuance to Nigeria and a few other countries suspected by the Trump administration of being infiltrated by Islamic terrorists. Read more about Politics Whether it is the right thing to do or not, the United States is forever … Continue reading Analysis: What Nigeria May Benefit From A Biden Presidency (3)
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President Buhari Replaces Service Chiefs
April 19, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, accepted with immediate effect the resignation and retirement of Nigeria’s service chiefs. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina disclosed this information in an official statement on Tuesday which also confirmed the appointment of new service chiefs by the President. … Continue reading President Buhari Replaces Service Chiefs
By ugo-chinedu
When The Pigeons Refuse To Fly
April 19, 2022
There is something basic to learn from an event as insignificant but symbolic as pigeons refusing to fly on Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Read more about Politics At the usually iconic ceremony every January 15th, the laying of wreaths and release of white pigeons is one of the symbolic events set aside to mark … Continue reading When The Pigeons Refuse To Fly
By adedoyin
Men You Should Know: Anyim Pius Anyim
April 19, 2022
Anyim Pius Anyim is a Nigerian politician who served as the President of Nigerian Senate and was Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) during Goodluck Jonathan presidency. He was elected Senator on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform in 1999 to represent Ebonyi South constituency of Ebonyi State. He was elected Senate … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Anyim Pius Anyim
By jeremiah
Analysis: What Nigeria May Benefit From A Biden Presidency (2)
April 19, 2022
With the cancellation of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline and the USA rejoining of the Paris Climate Accord, gas prices in the United States are already spiking in some locations. The shock value of this policy will consequently upset the hitherto steady demand and supply balance of oil derivatives. And so the need to … Continue reading Analysis: What Nigeria May Benefit From A Biden Presidency (2)
By adedoyin
Analysis: What Nigeria May Benefit From A Biden Presidency (1)
April 19, 2022
Considering the US strategic position in world politics, it is no surprise that its recent wave of politics took the world by storm. Read more about Politics Obviously, Nigeria is not left out of the excitement that the newly inaugurated Joe Biden administration is bringing. While Nigeria remained a trading partner of the United … Continue reading Analysis: What Nigeria May Benefit From A Biden Presidency (1)
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Men You Should Know: Sullivan Chime
April 19, 2022
Sullivan Iheanacho was elected governor of Enugu State, Nigeria in April 2007, taking office on 29 May 2007 and was reelected on 26 April 2011 for a second tenure which lasted till May 29, 2015 handover. He became governor under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Background Sullivan Iheanacho Chime was born on … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Sullivan Chime
By jeremiah
NIN/SIM Card Registration: A Case In Haphazard Policies
April 19, 2022
Fire brigade approach to things is like second nature to Nigerians. Perhaps this is why Nigerians are hardly caught slacking in any foreign environment they find themselves. They have been so used to emergencies that they function more efficiently in proper environments. Read more about NIN Meanwhile, such an adaptive trait is hardly ideal … Continue reading NIN/SIM Card Registration: A Case In Haphazard Policies
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Did You Know That Wuraola Esan Was Nigeria’s First Female Senator?
April 19, 2022
Chief Wuraola Adepeju Esan was a Nigerian teacher, feminist and politician. She combined her political ambitions with those of a traditional noblewoman by serving as the Iyalode of Ibadan. One of the most remarkable facts about this colossus of a woman is that she was Nigeria’s first female senator. Read more about Did you know? Early … Continue reading Did You Know That Wuraola Esan Was Nigeria’s First Female Senator?
By jeremiah
2021: Governance Vs Citizens
April 19, 2022
It is safe to assume that political consciousness in the Nigerian experience is making a gradual climb. And a number of accidental factors are responsible for it. First of all, as the American elections heated up, Nigerians who either had affiliations with the United States or were merely observers of global politics took to … Continue reading 2021: Governance Vs Citizens
By adedoyin
Bad Leadership: A Pandemic In Africa
April 19, 2022
For a continent blessed with great riches, Africa seems to have continued its speedy regression. The African region is blessed with great natural resources; from crude oil in Nigeria to large diamond deposit in Angola and Botswana to gold in South Africa to Nickel and Uranium in Burundi to Iron Ore in Mauritania, not forgetting … Continue reading Bad Leadership: A Pandemic In Africa
Top 10 Social Media Influencers Of 2020
April 19, 2022
As 2020 comes to an end, we look at a number of social media influencers who were active every step of the way and leveraged their platforms efficiently. Read more about Social Media Influencers Here are Connect Nigeria’s top 10 social media influencers of 2020. DJ Switch Obianuju Katherine Udeh, popularly known as DJ … Continue reading Top 10 Social Media Influencers Of 2020
Top 10 Nigerians In 2020
April 19, 2022
Nigerians just like citizens of other countries were restricted on goals and targets set for the year 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, some did not let the virus get in their way as they hit remarkable strides. Below are ten Nigerians who made a name for themselves in 2020. Read more about … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerians In 2020
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